Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 28.06.2025 03:01

Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
I was constantly staring into the ground
Found an empty bench..
How do you confront your own family for not inviting you or leaving you out of things?
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
Dropped them
I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
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I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
Keep your ego aside.
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
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This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
And, I had not made it.
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
“Suryansh, let me tell you something. Do you feel the best of the best students from all over India prepare for this examination?”
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Your credentials do not matter!
The batch sizes were huge!
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
Searched for my roll number.
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500 students in each batch. God forbid if you were late to the class - you would have to push your way through the seats. (Old aspirants reading this know which institute I am talking about).
There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
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It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
“All of these students are great from an academic point of view. They have always scored 90%+ during their school days, some have even scored 9.6 CGPA and above during their 10th boards.”
I did not go back to my home.
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Cleared multiple of them
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
I looked around me
But, then it hit me hard.
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
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And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
Anyway!
You would have to be on your toes. If your mind drifts apart for even a second, you will lose your chain of thoughts and notes.
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I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
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It lasted approximately 10 months.
So, yes, the UPSC is considered the toughest exam in the world because there is a ‘luck’ factor coupled with subjectivity in the exam process.
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
And entered the park.
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
And..
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In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
I vividly remember that evening.
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
I was alone in Delhi back then
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
“I, too, was an aspirant, 20 years back. I have met board toppers, state board toppers, and college toppers with more than 9+ CGPA who prepare for this exam.”
Dare you, peep in your neighbour's notebook. After all, it is a national-level competitive exam - people tend to be extremely competitive. Tough days…
Each class used to be 2.5 hours each. Making it a total of 5 hours of coaching classes daily. The classes used to be 7 days a week.
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
It is almost impossible.
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And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
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“But, it is nearly impossible for one to predict who will make it to the ‘holy list’. Yes! I can say that if an aspirant who has done X, Y, and Z can increase their chances of selection, but it is just not enough. There is always a matter of luck (or, probability).”
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So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.